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Statement on Fort Carson Troop Reductions

“Although no one wants any reductions at Fort Carson, just 365 cut out of 23,349 soldiers shows that we are viewed favorably by the DOD and the Army. Fort Carson is still one of the most funded, most staffed, and most active installations in the entire Army, operating on the very cutting edge of the future of warfare. The influx of money, missions, and soldiers to the Mountain Post over the last few years has had a significant impact and has reinforced the uniqueness of the training settings that we can provide to our brave men and women in uniform.

Thank you to everyone, at every level, who has supported Fort Carson through the Keep Carson Strong campaign and other efforts. We must also remember that today is a somber day not only for our community, but for communities around the country and for the national security of our nation. Arbitrary cuts of this nature are a direct result of the disastrous policy of budget sequestration. I did not vote for this policy and have opposed it from the beginning. When we are asking so much of our brave men and women in uniform, we must fully fund, equip, and train them before sending these friends, neighbors, and loved ones into harm's way. I will continue to be a leading voice in the cause of fully funding our military."